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Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces
posted: May 02, 2021.

Wearing braces can pose challenges for your daily life and habits. One in particular is trying to keep your teeth and gums clean. Braces or not, your oral hygiene needs Read more
Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 22, 2021.

During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B Read more
Evidence Mounting That Vaping is Hazardous to Your Oral Health
posted: Apr. 12, 2021.

It wasn't too many years ago that e-cigarettes were promoted as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. “Vaping” was in and “smoking” was out. But vaping's recent link with certain Read more
Experience Again the Smile of Your Youth Through Teeth Whitening
posted: Apr. 02, 2021.

Picture yourself with a beautiful smile…what do you see? Besides straight and uniform teeth framed by the gums, you should also see one other thing indicative of a great Read more
We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
posted: Mar. 22, 2021.

In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to Read more
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
posted: Mar. 12, 2021.

The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II Read more
The Causes of Chronic Jaw Pain Might Be Similar To Fibromyalgia
posted: Mar. 02, 2021.

Chronic joint pain (temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD) in and of itself can make life miserable. But TMD may not be the only debilitating condition you're contending with—it's quite Read more
6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Feb. 20, 2021.

If your child has seen the dentist regularly, and brushed and flossed daily, there's a good chance they've avoided advanced tooth decay. But another problem might already be growing Read more
4 Guidelines to Help Make Sure Your Child's Oral Health Stays on Track
posted: Feb. 10, 2021.

As they mature, your child's teeth, gums and jaws develop—if all goes well, they'll all be healthy and functioning normally when they enter adulthood. But tooth decay and other Read more
How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn's Viral Video Smile Makeover
posted: Jan. 31, 2021.

Instagram, America's humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people's everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used Read more
Two Good Options for Temporarily Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
posted: Jan. 21, 2021.

While anyone can lose a permanent tooth, the cause often varies by age group. Adults usually lose their teeth to disease, while those under twenty lose a tooth to Read more
Hoping to Show Your Smile Again in 2021? Be Sure You're Ready
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.

As part of the fight against COVID-19, many of us have been wearing some form of face mask in public for most of 2020. While it's intended for good, Read more
Smoking Could Increase the Risk of an Implant Failure
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.

Although they can be expensive upfront, dental implants often prove to be a wise investment in the long-term. With a success rate that outperforms other teeth replacement restorations, dental Read more
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Dec. 21, 2020.

We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read more
Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
posted: Dec. 09, 2020.

Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces. At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to Read more
Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
posted: Nov. 29, 2020.

Before we begin correcting a malocclusion (poor dental bite), we need to ask a few questions: How extensive is the malocclusion? How far must we move the teeth to Read more